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mauinow1/istockphoto Traveling With Pets: 12 Need-to-Know Tips
With an automatic feeding dish and a friend to check in occasionally, proudly independent (and usually inexpensive to own) cats are probably fine staying home alone while you vacation this summer. Dogs typically need a lot more attention. Boarding is…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto 21 Secrets for International Online Shopping
Cross-border shopping has long been a rite of passage in Canada, but online shopping also has U.S. consumers increasingly looking for bargains abroad. According to a 2018 survey by PayPal and Ipsos, about a third of U.S. consumers have made…
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Archive Photos/Stringer/Getty Images This Memorabilia From Woodstock Performers Sells for Thousands
Woodstock took place 50 years ago at Max Yasgur’s farm in Bethel, New York, but baby boomers never stopped chasing its legacy. The three days of peace, love, brown acid, mud, and merchandising were considered a ’60s countercultural touchstone. But…
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a katz/shutterstock Best Food Deals at Costco: Comparing Prices on 50 Products
Can shoppers really save by skipping grocery stores in favor of warehouse clubs? Cheapism compiled a list of 50 staple products and compared prices per ounce at Costco, the largest wholesale club operator, and Kroger, one of the nation’s largest…
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Oleksii Liskonih/istockphoto 26 Things Americans Don’t Know About Canada
America’s neighbors to the north have more of a unique cultural identity than U.S. residents sometimes give them credit for. While Canada may seem less consequential than the United States in terms of population numbers and global influence, this vast…
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R.M. Nunes/istockphoto 15 of the Best Road Trips in Canada
From the West Coast to the Atlantic Provinces, discover Canada’s best road trips packed with stunning scenery, culture, and must-see stops.
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14 Things to Buy at Walmart by Mike Kalasnik (CC BY-SA) Save More: Buy These 10 Items at Walmart Not the Dollar Store
Dollar stores are brimming with bargains, and often beat Walmart on the price of many items. But Walmart can give shoppers more bang for the buck on some consumer favorites. Cheapism…
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Mehmet Hilmi Barcin/istockphoto The Real Value of $100 in Each State
A $100 bill is still worth $100, no matter where you spend it in the United States. It’s only the buying power of that $100 that changes. As the Bureau…
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bgsmith/istockphoto 30 Best Summer Travel Destinations in Canada
Whether you’re into outdoor adventures and wildlife, sprawling music and food festivals, historical and cultural landmarks, spectacular wineries, or a relaxing beach vacation, there’s a Canadian destination sure to appeal.…
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Mmaxmax/istockphoto The Cheapest Gas Prices in Every State – Cash Price for Regular
Gas prices have been trending down for a few weeks and are predicted to continue for a few more, albeit at a slower rate now that the Trump administration has…
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BalkansCat/istockphoto 20 Things You Didn’t Know About Canada’s Favorite Department Store
Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay Company has been making headlines as its executive chairman leads a bid to take the company private. HBC, which dates back to the 1670s, is facing…
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ColonialWilliamsburg/facebook.com 15 Unique Fourth of July Celebrations Across America
Independence Day is known for parades and fireworks spectaculars, and both of those are great. But some of the best Fourth of July celebrations in America focus less on lighting…
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snyferok/istockphoto The Most Popular Walmart Item in Every State
As the biggest bricks-and-mortar retailer in the United States, Walmart’s reach is practically unmatched. Online, Walmart.com has gone after Amazon aggressively by matching prices, offering grocery pickup and delivery, and…
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Art Museum (July 4th)-24 by trpnblies7 (CC BY-NC-ND) 31 Spectacular Free Fireworks Shows for Fourth of July
Fourth of July festivities include concerts, parades, and other patriotic displays, but Independence Day is a dull cookout if there aren’t any fireworks. Those fireworks are at their best when…
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DNY59/istockphoto 18 Prescription Drugs That Cost More Than a Car
Prescription drugs cost patients plenty, but the most expensive among them can be as much per year as a car (an average of $30,000 a year for older adults using…
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Federer/facebook.com What Tom Brady and Other Athletes Eat for Breakfast
There’s nothing like watching our favorite athlete accomplish near-superhuman feats to inspire us to be our best selves. While there’s nothing wrong with a little push toward healthier living, it’s…
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sveta_zarzamora/istockphoto 16 of Today’s Most Ridiculous Health Fads
The pursuit of good health has inspired all manner of unique and unusual fads. And each year brings a variety of new offerings, some of which turn out to be…
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mbrand85/istockphoto 30 Beautiful Destinations for Taking Photos Around the World
While the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the pyramids in Egypt are classic choices for travel photographs, there are countless lesser known destinations that are equally — if not more…
